"It's GOOD to know that the same people who are candy to your eyes can be poison to your heart -- BECAUSE it pays to take a good look at the ingredients part." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to remember the moment you accept an apology doesn't mean it's the moment to extend total trust -- BECAUSE total trust is earned by the sum of several smaller trusts that are honored. And then totally rewarded." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to remember that the things people say or do that hurt teach you what NOT to say or do -- BECAUSE if you respond in kind you haven't learned the lesson -- which means you get to repeat it. Ouch." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know what the most desired gift of love is -- BECAUSE then you know it's focused attention. Now, give it." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to have a good reason to forgive someone -- BECAUSE if you still want them in your life, that's a good reason. That and peace of mind." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know what rudeness really is -- BECAUSE then you know it's a weak person's imitation of strength. Kindness? A strong person's proof of it. Be strong, not weak." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know everyone comes with baggage -- BECAUSE when you find someone who's willing to help you unpack yours and you're willing to help unpack theirs -- you both have a keeper." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD when someone you love hugs you to hug them back even tighter -- BECAUSE that's the kind of hug that makes everything brighter." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to have someone you can tell your story to over and over until it doesn't make you cry -- BECAUSE that's when you know you have healed. Have a friend like that? Yes? Good for you. No? Be one." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to remember the Lone Ranger was not alone -- BECAUSE without Tonto he would have been a loner and a goner. Hi-yo, Silver! Away! -- with this loner nonsense. Who is your faithful Tonto? Thank them." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to realize you were made for certain situations -- BECAUSE in those situations you're not an option. You're the ONLY choice for the best outcome. Act." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know what to dejunk first in a home -- BECAUSE the first thing to dejunk is unkind words -- with your no-fail dustbuster: kindness. This will make room for love? YES." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to ask yourself, 'Who needs to hear from me?' -- BECAUSE if someone does, a good impression will come to you. If it does, make the contact. Do this one thing for two: them and you." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to focus on what you CAN do -- BECAUSE focusing on what you CAN'T do takes your CAN-DO away. BOO that. What CAN you do today? Do it." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know who to call when you're haunted by ghosts of fear -- BECAUSE it will likely be a conference call to these three Ghostbuster Amigos: Facts. Faith. Forward. Make the call." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know WHY Failure is the best teacher -- BECAUSE then you know if you don't learn from the first lesson, she escalates the pain if she has to repeat it. Learn. Grow. Go." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to clean up what you mess up right after you mess it up -- BECAUSE until you do, the mess will MESS with you." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to save and wait until you can pay for it in full (with few exceptions) -- BECAUSE happiness cannot be felt in full until the debt is paid in full. Want FREEDOM? Save. Wait. Pay in full. Enjoy." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know that good ideas can still prevail when enough good people take a stand -- BECAUSE no bad idea ever dies in Washington D.C." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know simple things can make the world a better place to be -- BECAUSE if there were less barking and more wagging, more praising and less bragging, what a wonderful world this would be." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know there is a one-sided love affair that CAN work -- BECAUSE mine with CHOCOLATE has proven it. No, it doesn't love me back. But when our lips meet -- SWEET. Okay, chocolate doesn't have lips." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know there is a one-sided love affair that CAN work -- BECAUSE mine with CHOCOLATE has proven it. No, it doesn't love me back. But when our lips meet -- SWEET. Okay, chocolate doesn't have lips." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know simple things can make the world a better place to be -- BECAUSE if there were less barking and more wagging, more praising and less bragging, what a wonderful world this would be." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It's GOOD to know that good ideas can still prevail when enough good people take a stand -- BECAUSE no bad idea ever dies in Washington D.C." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It’s GOOD to ask yourself, 'What advice do you have for me right now?' -- BECAUSE you will discover you have an inner voice that gives great advice. Ask. Listen. Say, 'Thank you.' Do it now." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It’s GOOD to know that DONE is more impressive than what you're gonna do -- BECAUSE this can inspire you to do first and then let DONE do the talking for you." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)

"It’s GOOD to know that sometimes you have to burn a bridge to light the way to a better day -- BECAUSE you will need that light to see clearly. And you'll have a good reason to never go back." - Good Notes to Self by Tony Brigmon (TonyBrigmon.com)